4 Week Courses from £105

Get to grips with the fascinating world of wine on this 4 week introductory course. Run over 4 consecutive weeks, this is designed for people who enjoy wine and want to learn more about it, in a fun, friendly and relaxed setting with no previous wine tasting experience necessary!

At the end of the course you will :

Be able to taste wine like a professional
Have learned how to assess the quality of a wine
Understand the world’s most important red and white wines
Know how to match cheese with wine
Understand wine labels and how to spot a good wine in the shops
Plus lots more!

Course Breakdown:

Week 1 – Introduction to Wine Tasting
This first session will cover the basics: how wine is made and where in the world it comes from, how to taste wine and assess it like a true professional, tasting 6 of the most important wines in the world and improving your senses with our ‘Nez du Vin’ aroma kit.

Week 2 – Red Wines of the World
Here we’ll explore the huge variety of red wine styles to be found. From light and fruity Pinot Noir to the smoky, spicy Rioja; the elegant Cabernet Sauvignon to the behemoth that is Australian Shiraz! As well as trying at least 6 more fantastic wines, we’ll also talk about tannin and why some wines get better with age, as well as some other useful tips like why/when you should decant wine and what temperature to serve it at.

Week 3 – White Wines of the World

This evening we’ll move on to talk about white wines and taste at least 6 delicious examples along the way. We’ll talk a bit about the grape varieties and what they taste like as well as the wine regions that they come from, consider their potential for food and wine matching and further hone your wine tasting skills. We'll also cover things like use of oak, find out which is better - cork or screw cap, and bust a few wine myths too.

Week 4 – Cheese and Wine Matching

The last evening is all about how to match food and wine. We’ll taste a variety of delicacies with 6 different wines from around the world and understand how a good pairing can complement both. We'll have smoked salmon, goats cheese, and spicy chicken to name a few! You’ll pick up some really useful tips that you can put to good use at home as we talk about the building blocks of wine; acidity, alcohol, tannin and sweetness and the affect these have on food.

So join us on this 4 week course and change the way you think about wine forever! You’ll try some amazing wines, meet some great new people with a shared interest and have a fantastic time along the way.

WHAT IF I HAVE TO MISS ANY EVENINGS?

Not a problem. You may either send a substitute, or pick up the missed session on a subsequent Beginners Course, or obtain a voucher valid for other North London Wine School courses and tastings.

4-Week Wine Course Gift Voucher plus wallet ::

Gift Voucher and wallet for ANY of our 4 week wine courses - Gift Voucher will read: "For ANY 4-Week Wine Course" Courses including: Introduction to Wine, Discover Italy, Discover Spain/Portugal, New

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Get to grips with the fascinating word of wine with this four week introductory course. Run over four sessions, this is desgined for people who enjoy wine and want to

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Get to grips with the fascinating word of wine with this four week introductory course. Run over four sessions, this is desgined for people who enjoy wine and want to

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